Chrome / Computer Use plugin disappeared although bundled plugin is installed

What version of the Codex App are you using (From “About Codex” dialog)?

Codex Desktop 26.623.70822

What subscription do you have?

ChatGPT Plus

What platform is your computer?

Windows 11 x64

What issue are you seeing?

Summary

The Chrome / Computer Use plugin disappeared from the Codex Desktop application after updating to the latest version.

Previously the feature worked correctly.

Searching for:

• Chrome
• Browser
• Computer Use

returns "No plugins found" in the plugin marketplace.

Investigation

I investigated the issue before reporting it.

Verified:

• Codex Desktop updated to the latest version
• .codex-global-state.json exists
• backup state exists
• browser plugin exists
• chrome plugin exists
• computer-use plugin exists
• plugin cache is present
• bundled plugin packages are present

The plugin files are installed locally, but they are not visible in the UI.

I also prepared a PDF investigation report with screenshots.

What steps can reproduce the bug?

1. Open Codex Desktop.
2. Open Plugins.
3. Search for "Chrome".
4. Search for "Browser".
5. Search for "Computer Use".
6. No plugin is found although the bundled plugin files exist locally.

What is the expected behavior?

The Chrome / Computer Use plugin should appear in the plugin list and be available for use.

Additional information

I investigated this issue before submitting.

Findings:

• Codex Desktop is updated to the latest version.
• Chrome plugin files exist locally.
• Browser plugin files exist locally.
• Computer Use plugin files exist locally.
• Plugin cache exists.
• .codex-global-state.json exists.
• The plugin marketplace shows "No plugins found".

I have attached a PDF investigation report and screenshots.

OpenAI_Codex_Forensic_Report.pdf